{ "neighborhoods": [ { "slug": "kanata", "name": "Kanata", "postal_prefix": "K2K / K2L / K2M / K2T / K2V", "tree_profile": "Mature Red Oaks, Eastern White Pines, and Sugar Maples on rocky Canadian Shield terrain, plus newer subdivisions compromised by Emerald Ash Borer.", "bylaw_note": "In Kanata (suburban inner/outer urban area), Ottawa's Tree Protection By-law (2020-340) requires a Municipal Tree Permit for removing any tree 30 cm DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) or larger on properties under 1 hectare, and 50 cm DBH on suburban estates.", "avg_cost": "$850 \u2013 $3,200" }, { "slug": "orleans", "name": "Orl\u00e9ans", "postal_prefix": "K1C / K1E / K1W / K4A", "tree_profile": "Fast-growing Silver Maples, Colorado Blue Spruces, and heavy clay marine soil (Leda clay) causing root stability issues during windstorms and derechos.", "bylaw_note": "Orl\u00e9ans properties seated on Leda clay often require an Arborist Report & Geotechnical review before tree removal to prevent soil subsidence affecting house foundations under By-law 2020-340.", "avg_cost": "$800 \u2013 $2,900" }, { "slug": "nepean", "name": "Nepean", "postal_prefix": "K2E / K2G / K2H / K2J", "tree_profile": "1960s\u20131980s established neighborhoods (Craig Henry, Qualicum, Tanglewood) featuring towering 60ft+ Silver Maples, White Birches, and Norway Maples overhanging bungalows.", "bylaw_note": "Within Nepean inside the Greenbelt, any tree >= 30 cm DBH is protected as a Distinctive Tree. Permits cost $185+ and require a certified ISA Arborist Report.", "avg_cost": "$950 \u2013 $3,800" }, { "slug": "barrhaven", "name": "Barrhaven", "postal_prefix": "K2J", "tree_profile": "Tightly spaced townhomes and single-family lots with street-side Honey Locusts, Linden trees, and mature Old Barrhaven White Cedars and Maples.", "bylaw_note": "Many street-front trees in Barrhaven sit within the City of Ottawa Right-of-Way (ROW). Removing or pruning a city-owned boulevard tree without Forestry Services approval carries fines up to $10,000.", "avg_cost": "$750 \u2013 $2,600" }, { "slug": "gloucester", "name": "Gloucester", "postal_prefix": "K1B / K1G / K1J / K1T / K1V", "tree_profile": "Mixed hardwood canopies in Rothwell Heights, Blackburn Hamlet, and Beacon Hill with dense pine stands and aging Manitoba Maples.", "bylaw_note": "Gloucester lots inside the urban boundary require permits for 30 cm+ DBH trees; larger lots near the Greenbelt buffer must also respect NCC (National Capital Commission) boundary regulations.", "avg_cost": "$850 \u2013 $3,100" }, { "slug": "stittsville", "name": "Stittsville", "postal_prefix": "K2S", "tree_profile": "Dense Amberwood pine corridors, limestone bedrock shallows, and wind-exposed suburban perimeters vulnerable to ice storm and derecho blowdowns.", "bylaw_note": "Stittsville falls under Suburban Tree Conservation rules. Trees 30 cm+ DBH on residential lots require replacement planting plans (typically 2 replacement trees per removal).", "avg_cost": "$900 \u2013 $3,400" }, { "slug": "manotick", "name": "Manotick", "postal_prefix": "K4M", "tree_profile": "Large Rideau River waterfront estates and Rideau Forest acreages with towering century-old Willows, Bur Oaks, White Pines, and Basswoods.", "bylaw_note": "Waterfront lots along the Rideau River in Manotick are subject to both City of Ottawa Tree By-laws and Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) shoreline buffer restrictions (30m setback).", "avg_cost": "$1,200 \u2013 $4,800" }, { "slug": "westboro-glebe", "name": "Westboro & The Glebe", "postal_prefix": "K1S / K1Y / K1Z", "tree_profile": "Tight urban infill lots, narrow driveways, overhead Hydro Ottawa secondary lines, and massive heritage American Elms, Red Oaks, and Norway Maples.", "bylaw_note": "Inner-urban infill lots in Westboro and The Glebe strictly protect any tree 30 cm DBH or greater. Technical spider-lifts or crane removals over homes are frequently required due to zero-lot-line access.", "avg_cost": "$1,100 \u2013 $4,500" } ], "services": [ { "slug": "tree-removal", "name": "Tree Removal", "short_name": "Tree Removal", "price_range": "$850 \u2013 $3,500+", "urgency": "High-Intent Residential & Hazardous", "description": "Safe sectional dismantling, crane-assisted extraction, and full brush haul-away for dead, leaning, or dangerously overgrown residential trees.", "deliverables": [ "ISA Arborist Site Hazard Assessment", "Rigging & Sectional Climb or Spider-Lift Extraction", "Hydro Line Clearance Coordination", "Wood Chipping & Log Hauling" ], "faq_q": "How much does it cost to remove a full-sized tree in {city}?", "faq_a": "In {city}, standard residential tree removal ranges from {price}, depending on trunk diameter, proximity to primary Hydro Ottawa lines, and backyard equipment access." }, { "slug": "emergency-storm-tree-removal", "name": "24/7 Emergency Storm Tree Removal", "short_name": "24/7 Emergency Removal", "price_range": "$1,400 \u2013 $5,500+", "urgency": "Immediate 24/7 Dispatch", "description": "Rapid emergency dispatch for wind-snapped pines, ice-storm limb collapses, and uprooted trees resting on roofs, garages, driveways, or fences.", "deliverables": [ "Under 2-Hour Emergency Triage Dispatch", "Heavy Crane & Technical Rigging off Roof Structures", "Emergency Roof Tarping & Insurance Documentation", "Direct Home Insurance Billing Support" ], "faq_q": "Does home insurance cover emergency fallen tree removal in {city}?", "faq_a": "Yes\u2014if a healthy or storm-damaged tree falls and strikes an insured structure (house, garage, or fence) in {city}, most Ontario homeowner policies cover removal up to $2,500\u2013$5,000+." }, { "slug": "stump-grinding", "name": "Stump Grinding & Root Extraction", "short_name": "Stump Grinding", "price_range": "$220 \u2013 $650", "urgency": "Standard Scheduled Service", "description": "Commercial track-mounted stump grinding 8 to 12 inches below grade so you can re-sod, lay interlock patio stones, or replant without fungal decay.", "deliverables": [ "35-inch Backyard Gate Accessible Track Grinder", "Ontario One Call (Underground Gas/Bell/Hydro Locate)", "Sub-grade Grinding (8\u201312 inches deep)", "Mulch Backfill or Topsoil & Seed Prep" ], "faq_q": "Do you need utility locates before grinding a stump in {city}?", "faq_a": "Absolutely. In {city}, Enbridge gas lines and Bell/Rogers fiber optic cables often run shallow near front-yard tree roots. Verified pros always verify Ontario One Call locates first." }, { "slug": "tree-pruning-trimming", "name": "ISA Certified Tree Pruning & Crown Thinning", "short_name": "Tree Pruning & Trimming", "price_range": "$450 \u2013 $1,400", "urgency": "Seasonal Canopy Care", "description": "Spurless climbing and structural crown reduction to eliminate deadwood, prevent ice-storm splitting, clear roof shingles, and improve sunlight.", "deliverables": [ "100% Spurless Rope-Access Climbing (No Bark Wounds)", "Deadwood Removal (>2 inch diameter limbs)", "Crown Sail-Reduction for High Wind Resistance", "Roof & Siding Clearance Pruning" ], "faq_q": "When is the best time of year to prune oak and maple trees in {city}?", "faq_a": "Late dormancy (November through March) is ideal in {city}. Specifically, Oaks must never be pruned between April and October to prevent fatal Oak Wilt beetle transmission." }, { "slug": "emerald-ash-borer-treatment", "name": "Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) & Pest Management", "short_name": "Emerald Ash Borer & Disease", "price_range": "$320 \u2013 $950 (Injection) / Removal Quotes", "urgency": "Preventative & Hazard Removal", "description": "TreeAzin trunk injections for high-value surviving Ash trees, Spongy Moth egg mass scraping, and safe mechanical removal of brittle dead Ash stands.", "deliverables": [ "TreeAzin Systemic Trunk Micro-Injection", "Brittle Dead Ash Mechanical Grapple-Saw Removal", "Dutch Elm & Oak Wilt Diagnostic Testing", "City of Ottawa EAB Replacement Rebate Guidance" ], "faq_q": "Why are dead Ash trees in {city} more expensive or dangerous to remove?", "faq_a": "Ash trees killed by EAB lose moisture rapidly and become dangerously brittle. Climbers often cannot safely tie into them in {city}, requiring bucket trucks or spider lifts." }, { "slug": "arborist-reports-tree-permits", "name": "ISA Arborist Reports & Ottawa Tree Permits", "short_name": "Arborist Reports & Permits", "price_range": "$350 \u2013 $850", "urgency": "Bylaw & Infill Construction Compliance", "description": "Official ISA Certified Arborist reports, Tree Information Reports (TIR) for Ottawa infill developments, pool installations, and Distinctive Tree permit filings.", "deliverables": [ "City of Ottawa By-law 2020-340 Permit Application", "Tree Information Report (TIR) for Building/Pool Permits", "Sonic Tomography & Internal Decay Risk Grading", "Critical Root Zone (CRZ) Hoarding Plans" ], "faq_q": "When do I legally need an Arborist Report in {city}?", "faq_a": "Under Ottawa's Tree Protection By-law, you need an ISA Arborist Report in {city} whenever removing a tree >=30 cm DBH (inner urban) or >=50 cm DBH (suburban) or applying for a pool/infill building permit." } ], "companies": [ { "id": "croft-tree-experts", "slug": "croft-tree-experts-ottawa", "name": "Croft Tree Experts", "tier": "featured", "badge": "Featured Zone Partner", "rating": 4.9, "reviews": 803, "phone_display": "(613) 883-5611", "phone_tel": "+16138835611", "address": "208 Royalton Private, Ottawa, ON K1V 9S3", "zones": [ "nepean", "barrhaven", "kanata", "stittsville", "manotick", "westboro-glebe", "gloucester", "orleans" ], "services": [ "tree-removal", "emergency-storm-tree-removal", "stump-grinding", "tree-pruning-trimming", "emerald-ash-borer-treatment", "arborist-reports-tree-permits" ], "isa_certified": true, "isa_number": "ISA Certified & WSIB Insured", "insurance": "$5,000,000 Liability + WSIB Cleared", "equipment": "Aerial Bucket Trucks, Stump Grinders, High-Capacity Chippers", "emergency_24_7": true, "years_in_business": 11, "summary": "Locally owned, ISA-certified and WSIB-insured Ottawa tree-care company offering full-scale tree removal, stump grinding, pruning, permit assistance, and 24/7 emergency storm work." }, { "id": "wright-tree-service", "slug": "wright-tree-service-ottawa", "name": "Wright Tree Service", "tier": "featured", "badge": "Featured Zone Partner", "rating": 4.8, "reviews": 703, "phone_display": "(613) 898-0698", "phone_tel": "+16138980698", "address": "1265 Kingston Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8K8", "zones": [ "westboro-glebe", "nepean", "kanata", "barrhaven", "stittsville", "manotick" ], "services": [ "tree-removal", "emergency-storm-tree-removal", "stump-grinding", "tree-pruning-trimming", "arborist-reports-tree-permits" ], "isa_certified": true, "isa_number": "Certified Arborists on Staff", "insurance": "$5,000,000 Liability + WSIB Cleared", "equipment": "Technical Rigging, Aerial Lifts, Stump Grinders, Brush Chippers", "emergency_24_7": true, "years_in_business": 16, "summary": "Operating across Ottawa since 2010 with certified arborists specializing in hazardous tree removal, crown pruning, storm damage cleanup, and stump grinding." }, { "id": "arboraxepert-ottawa", "slug": "arboraxepert-orleans-ottawa", "name": "Arboraxepert Tree Care", "tier": "featured", "badge": "Featured Zone Partner", "rating": 4.9, "reviews": 195, "phone_display": "(613) 424-7331", "phone_tel": "+16134247331", "address": "Orl\u00e9ans, Ottawa, ON K1E 1A1", "zones": [ "orleans", "gloucester", "westboro-glebe", "barrhaven" ], "services": [ "tree-removal", "emergency-storm-tree-removal", "stump-grinding", "tree-pruning-trimming", "emerald-ash-borer-treatment", "arborist-reports-tree-permits" ], "isa_certified": true, "isa_number": "Certified Ottawa Valley Arborists", "insurance": "$3,000,000 Liability + WSIB Cleared", "equipment": "60ft Forestry Bucket, Backyard Mini-Skid Steer, Stump Grinder", "emergency_24_7": true, "years_in_business": 14, "summary": "Trusted Orl\u00e9ans and Ottawa Valley certified arborists specializing in large mature maple takedowns, hedge restoration, stump grinding, and storm cleanup." }, { "id": "valley-tree-services", "slug": "valley-tree-services-ottawa", "name": "Valley Tree Services", "tier": "verified", "badge": "Verified Pro", "rating": 4.9, "reviews": 126, "phone_display": "(613) 882-7384", "phone_tel": "+16138827384", "address": "5687 Old Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2R 1G4", "zones": [ "nepean", "kanata", "stittsville", "barrhaven", "manotick", "orleans" ], "services": [ "tree-removal", "emergency-storm-tree-removal", "stump-grinding", "tree-pruning-trimming", "emerald-ash-borer-treatment", "arborist-reports-tree-permits" ], "isa_certified": true, "isa_number": "ISA Certified Arborists", "insurance": "$5,000,000 Liability + WSIB Cleared", "equipment": "Aerial Lifts, Cabling & Bracing Systems, EAB Injection Gear", "emergency_24_7": true, "years_in_business": 12, "summary": "Licensed Ottawa arborist company on Old Richmond Rd offering tree inspection & risk assessments, City of Ottawa permit guidance, EAB treatment, and technical removals." }, { "id": "davey-tree-expert-ottawa", "slug": "davey-tree-expert-ottawa", "name": "Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada (Ottawa)", "tier": "verified", "badge": "Verified Pro", "rating": 4.8, "reviews": 142, "phone_display": "(613) 831-0225", "phone_tel": "+16138310225", "address": "196 Cardevco Rd, Carp, ON K0A 1L0", "zones": [ "kanata", "stittsville", "westboro-glebe", "manotick", "orleans", "nepean" ], "services": [ "tree-pruning-trimming", "arborist-reports-tree-permits", "emerald-ash-borer-treatment", "tree-removal" ], "isa_certified": true, "isa_number": "ISA Certified Tree Doctors", "insurance": "$5,000,000 Bonded & WSIB Insured", "equipment": "Spurless Rope Access, Diagnostic Labs, Cabling & Bracing", "emergency_24_7": false, "years_in_business": 30, "summary": "Bonded and ISA certified arborists specializing in tree health inspections, disease and insect management, structural cabling, and comprehensive tree removal plans." }, { "id": "max-trees-ottawa", "slug": "max-trees-ottawa", "name": "Max Trees Ottawa", "tier": "verified", "badge": "Verified Pro", "rating": 4.9, "reviews": 115, "phone_display": "(613) 715-0103", "phone_tel": "+16137150103", "address": "Ottawa, ON (Central & South Dispatch)", "zones": [ "nepean", "barrhaven", "gloucester", "manotick", "westboro-glebe" ], "services": [ "stump-grinding", "tree-removal", "tree-pruning-trimming", "emergency-storm-tree-removal" ], "isa_certified": true, "isa_number": "Certified & Insured Crew", "insurance": "$2,000,000 Liability + WSIB Cleared", "equipment": "Backyard Gate-Accessible Stump Grinders, Rigging & Chippers", "emergency_24_7": true, "years_in_business": 10, "summary": "Fast-response Ottawa tree removal and stump grinding specialists offering written quotes within 48 hours, photo-based stump estimates, and emergency line/roof clearing." }, { "id": "verda-tree-services-kanata", "slug": "verda-tree-services-kanata", "name": "Verda Certified Arborists & Tree Care", "tier": "basic", "badge": "Basic Listing", "rating": 4.8, "reviews": 68, "phone_display": "(873) 569-2067", "phone_tel": "+18735692067", "address": "Kanata & National Capital Region, ON", "zones": [ "kanata", "stittsville", "nepean", "orleans" ], "services": [ "tree-pruning-trimming", "tree-removal", "stump-grinding", "emerald-ash-borer-treatment", "arborist-reports-tree-permits" ], "isa_certified": true, "isa_number": "Certified Arborist Consultation", "insurance": "Fully Insured (EN/FR)", "equipment": "Pruning & Climbing Gear, Stump Grinders, EAB Detection", "emergency_24_7": false, "years_in_business": 8, "summary": "Bilingual (EN/FR) certified arborists serving Kanata (Beaverbrook, Bridlewood, Katimavik), Stittsville, Nepean, and Orl\u00e9ans with EAB treatment and Ottawa bylaw permit help." }, { "id": "hungry-beaver-tree-services", "slug": "hungry-beaver-tree-services-ottawa", "name": "Hungry Beaver Tree Services", "tier": "basic", "badge": "Basic Listing", "rating": 4.7, "reviews": 54, "phone_display": "(613) 879-9803", "phone_tel": "+16138799803", "address": "Greater Ottawa, ON", "zones": [ "kanata", "nepean", "barrhaven", "orleans", "gloucester" ], "services": [ "tree-removal", "tree-pruning-trimming", "emergency-storm-tree-removal" ], "isa_certified": false, "isa_number": "Insured Crew", "insurance": "Fully Insured", "equipment": "Climbing Crew, Rigging & Dump Trailer", "emergency_24_7": true, "years_in_business": 6, "summary": "Fully insured Greater Ottawa tree removal, trimming, and urgent storm-damage triage crew serving Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, and Orl\u00e9ans." } ] }